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Fix-and-flip investors say they’re discouraged by higher mortgage rates, home prices

Housing Wire

As low inventory levels, elevated mortgage rates and rising home prices keep the housing industry stagnant, short-term real estate investors — aka fix-and-flippers — faced market turmoil during the third quarter of 2024. On a national scale, 46% of investors reported facing more competition for deals than expected.

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Investors Embracing Expansion of Real Estate Portfolios 

Appraisal Buzz

According to study data published by RentRedi , most American real estate investors intend to increase their portfolios and make large investments in renovating their existing properties in 2025, exhibiting a strong growth mindset. landlords are giving priority to property upgrades in addition to purchases.

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Real estate investors say they’ll expand portfolios, make home improvements in 2025

Housing Wire

real estate investors are planning to grow their portfolios and invest significantly in property improvements in 2025, according to a new survey from property management software provider RentRedi. landlords plan to acquire new properties this year. A majority of U.S.

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Haven partners with Ownwell to streamline property tax monitoring and appeals

Housing Wire

Mortgage technology platform Haven is allowing its users to access property tax monitoring and protesting services. The New Jersey-based company has partnered with property tax service provider Ownwell , according to a recent joint announcement. Mortgage servicers and investors can also benefit from this collaboration.

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Investors turn their eyes to affordable housing opportunities

Housing Wire

As the pandemic shifts from crisis to chronic, investors, community leaders and housing advocates say they intend to make the most of the chance to permanently elevate the case for affordable housing even as economic metrics are starting to shift.

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Investors bought one in six homes sold in Q2 2024: Redfin

Housing Wire

housing market may have slowed during the second quarter of the year, investors did not take their foot off the gas. The number of home purchases by investors rose 3.4% While investors are still sensitive to mortgage rate changes, they are less sensitive than consumer buyers as 69% of investors pay in cash.

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Report: Investor Home Purchases Surge

Appraisal Buzz

Investor activity in the U.S. Investors bought approximately one out of every six homes sold in the quarter, representing $43 billion in transactions, marking a 13.7% Investors bought approximately one out of every six homes sold in the quarter, representing $43 billion in transactions, marking a 13.7% year-over-year.

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